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Almost anyone can upfit a lightbar, siren, push bumper, center console and prisoner partition. Let Kerr do the hard stuff, the jobs where lots of pieces have to be removed (the pieces that can break or can’t be fully moisture-sealed) and the almost impossible hole drilling that must miss the airbag tethers. Located next to the factory, they know how to do a factory-installed job…the first time.

(This article was originally published in Police Fleet Manager Sep/Oct 2015)

Upfitting is becoming more technically sophisticated. It requires a continually higher level of integration with the OE vehicle systems. General Motors recognized this and partnered with Nautech Electronics to both simplify the process of upfitting a vehicle and enhance the integration between the aftermarket equipment and the vehicle. Their upfitting solution is a new product called an Upfit Gateway Interface Module.

(This article was originally published in Police Fleet Manager Jan/Feb 2013)

The all-new Tahoe has a latest technology 5.3L V8, new exterior and new interior. The new Tahoe is much faster, more fuel efficient, has better handling, and has even more front seat room and rear cargo volume. The all-new Tahoe comes in three versions: the police-package, pursuit-rated Tahoe PPV in 2WD; the police-package, pursuit-rated Tahoe PPV in 4WD; and the special-service package Tahoe 5W4.

(This article was originally published in Police Fleet Manager Jan/Feb 2015)

Even still, many upfit components will transfer from the larger Ford CVPI to any of the NextGen police vehicles. Talk with your upfitter. It could save you a great deal of money on each new vehicle you need to upfit.

(This article was originally published in Police Fleet Manager Sep/Oct 2014)

Even still, many upfit components will transfer from the larger Ford CVPI to any of the NextGen police vehicles. Talk with your upfitter. It could save you a great deal of money on each new vehicle you need to upfit.

(This article was originally published in Police Fleet Manager Sep/Oct 2013)

In addition to the upfitting work Kerr Industries does for GM, it also operates from its Oshawa facility a contract maintenance division that services and repairs commercial vehicles, including police and security vehicles. This allows Kerr the unique opportunity to continuously evaluate the quality and durability of the police vehicles it builds and upfits for GM as well as other competing vehicles. This knowledge results in continuous improvements to what Kerr offers both GM and its customers.

(This article was originally published in Police Fleet Manager Jan/Feb 2006)